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NickM

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Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« on: 07 November, 2017, 21:09:03 »
I have the part number but not the knowledge or experience with BSA's. After searching the planet for a tank, i'm gonna have to take a punt on India. This one looks fairly decent given the seller feedback: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?

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Re: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« Reply #1 on: 08 November, 2017, 11:23:58 »
If I remember correctly, my spit tank was 5 gallon (imperial).

« Last Edit: 08 November, 2017, 11:40:41 by ROYC »
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NickM

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Re: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« Reply #2 on: 08 November, 2017, 13:05:50 »
Thanks for the reply ROYC. Yes, I have read that they changed to 5 gallon tanks in 67 but I've never seen any for sale. I'll keep looking.

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Re: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« Reply #3 on: 08 November, 2017, 13:23:00 »
Thanks for the reply ROYC. Yes, I have read that they changed to 5 gallon tanks in 67 but I've never seen any for sale. I'll keep looking.

Will this one do ?  -  http://classic-motorcycle-fiberglass.com/gallery/tanks/BSA_Spitfire_5gal_Tank.htm    -   http://classic-motorcycle-fiberglass.com/gallery/tanks/index.htm

Also here  -  http://www.holtworks.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p437.html
« Last Edit: 08 November, 2017, 13:30:33 by ROYC »
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NickM

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Re: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« Reply #4 on: 09 November, 2017, 18:18:25 »
That's perfect ROYC, Thanks. I'll contact the Australian one........the Holtworks one is a bit pricey for me.

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Re: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« Reply #5 on: 09 November, 2017, 18:56:06 »
That's perfect ROYC, Thanks. I'll contact the Australian one........the Holtworks one is a bit pricey for me.

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Robspitfire

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Re: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« Reply #6 on: 20 November, 2017, 09:19:51 »
Hi, sorry for the late response. My 67 mk11 has a breather pipe on the right hand side front of tank. I think this was for models with gp carbs fitted as standard. As for Indian tanks be careful. Check out my previous findings on them

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Re: Is this the right tank for a 67 Spitfire?
« Reply #7 on: 24 November, 2017, 09:27:55 »
Thanks Rob, I've gone off the idea of Indian made tanks, don't want to take the chance. These tanks are a real nightmare to find!! The Australian chap that Royc found needs 6 to 8 months lead time and Holtworks want close to £800.